That’s right friends… another BB Cream review! Bobbi Brown is the latest beauty brand that has jumped ship and joined the craze that is the BB Cream, and sent me one – in Light – for consideration.
Honestly, I was a little apprehensive. Another BB Cream? Why are people still talking about them? Are they not glorified tinted moisturizers! When will the madness end?
Still, there are a few reasons why Bobbi Brown’s BB Cream is better than the last two I’ve tried (check out those reviews here and here). Number one – you gotta hand it to Bobbi Brown; the fact that it is SPF 35 is wonderful. Second, it gives no nasty white cast on your face (and it actually comes in 3 different shades, hurrah!). And lastly; I find that my skin looks really smooth and matte for a good 6 hours. I normally set my makeup with loose powder, but I skipped it whilst trying this out and was pleasantly surprised (and amazed, considering Singapore’s hot, humid weather) that I didn’t get even a slight glimmer of oil on my face – VERY impressive. However, like all BB Creams, you have to have somewhat good skin – the coverage is flawless, yes, but also very light. I could still see some slight imperfections coming through and if you’re like me and have some visible little veins on your face… it won’t cover it – maybe just 50% of it.
Overall, out of the three BB Creams I’ve tried, this is my favorite. I’ve been using it everyday since and am very happy with it.
Have you tried Bobbi Brown’s BB Cream yet? What do you think?
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I’m so excited that you like this BB Cream! Bobbi Brown is a brand that I can easily get my hands on, so I’m definitely trying this one! I’m also very happy that it has SPF 35, it saves me a step =)
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Yes! I really love the SPF 35 as well.
Seems like a product worth trying out! Thanks for the review
You’re welcome.
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Oh wow I was just at the counter and never saw this. I hope they have my shade lol I’d give this a try
Good luck! There are three shades to choose from, yay!
Oh no oh no. You tempting me Renee! Haha.
But it’s probably around 75-80 bucks right?
Way over my budget but very tempting still. Haha.
It’s SGD$52… it’s expensive, but not too bad? I think it’s quite a fair price (compared to others)!
awww! Im a little disappointed to read that BB creams are glorified tm:( I had read they help clear up skin and heal scarring. I picked up some of the skin food brand- peach sake pore to fight blemishes and refine pores. although I like the warm peach coloring- I havnt noticed if it really does anything special- but thought maybe I needed a better brand. Isnt that why its called blemish balm? and wasnt it designed to heal scarring? Im wondering if I should even continue to use it, but, isnt it true sometimes it takes a few months for certain products to work and your body to start picking up the benefits?
who knows! lol
what does the BB BB cream claim to do? I am considering switching… sorry for all the questions:p
I do believe that BB Creams were more “medicated” than traditional tinted moisturizers, but I believe this one by Bobbi Brown (and the other two I tried) seem to be more towards a tinted moisturizer ’cause they didn’t really say about any other benefits. I believe the “original” BB Creams (from korea, I believe) are packed full of other benefits, like you said, scar healing, etc.
Hi lovely Renee,
Your feedback tempts me to buy this BB cream. Do you mind to give me an idea of the price?
Thanks a lot dear
Love to your parents
Agnes
Hey Agnes! It’s $52. And I believe its considered a ‘travel’ product so you can find it at duty-free stores or the airport.
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Hey Renee,
What do you think of the by terry line? Have you tried it? I am thinking of getting their liquid blush in rose but I’m not sure if it’d be worth the price! Thoughts?
Thanks!
Hey Amanda… I’m so sorry but I’ve never heard of that brand! Where are you from? x
I think they sell By Terry in Tangs on Orchard and the new make-up store in Paragon next to Banana Republic. It is super expensive though…
Hey Renee I’m from SG. They sell their products at tangs. The maker of the by terry line is the creater of the famous ysl touche eclat so they have a pretty good rep. Everyone’s raving about it but I don’t quite know if it’s worth the price :
oh no… I’ve been pretty disappointed by the last few BB cream which I’ve tried on. Reading this entry, made me so tempted to go out all and get this one to give it a last try! I have a pretty oily T-zone and if its good, I can just use it when I go travelling rather than bringing my full make up kit!
Worth a try, me thinks! I am really impressed with this one!
Absolutely agree that BB cream is just glorified tinted moisturizers (which i much prefer) but now the brand that i’m using is not available outside of Japan, I’m going to have to start looking for similar substitute! I have normal to dry skin, looks like the BB BB cream is worth a try?
are there different shades of bb foundattion
Everyone’s coming out with BB creams the days. Shu Uemura has their LE BB mousse, Body Shop has one, Dior has one, Estee Lauder has one, and Lancom has the one from last year.
I tried the clinique one and the body shop one. I think they’re nice when I’m in a hurry and don’t have time for full primer + foundation + powder.
hi….is it better than skin food products…??
so this is not available at bobbi brwon stores?
Renee, is this oil- free?
Hey Renee, I wanna try this but it’s still not available at Bobbi Brown counters.
I have tried Laura Mercier TM (read your review too!) but since it’s too expensive here (I use to get it outside SG) i decided to try Laniege’s BB cream which is pretty OK. You should try it too and let me know what you think.
I am dying to try this though!
whats better- LMTM or LMBB cream? trying to decide which to buy! any input would be appreciated:)
oops sorry! lol just realized this page is on BB, oh well! lol
After a lot of research, a less expensive alternative is Missha,or Skin 79 Premium BB Cream. It can be bought on Ebay, from Asian Sellers,mostly. Also Smasbox is coming out with their version in their Camera Ready line. Advance orders cqan be made now on QVC. I can’t imagine Smashbox will be better than Bobbi Brown, but you never know, Smashbox BB Cream is about $34,plus s/h.
Where can you buy Bobbi Brown BB Cream?
I’m a NC 15-20 ish. I was wondering what shade you were and if “light” was the right shade for you? I live in the states so I wont be able to try it out before I purchase it. Thanks!
where can i get the product in singapore?
Yeah, it is totally awesome. I bought it last 3 weeks ago, and its outcome is more than satisfactory, i do not need to apply make-up at all. It works well on me. The last word, Perfect
hi there,my skin is oily & acne skin. can i apply bobbi brown bb cream to my face??